Atchison Kansas Map
Atchison, Kansas — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Atchison, Atchison County.
Interactive Map of Atchison, Kansas
| City | Atchison |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Atchison |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 39.563052 |
| Longitude | -95.121636 |
| Population | 10,785 |
| Density | 520.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Atchison, Kansas
Atchison is a locality in Atchison County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of 10,785. The population density is 520.0 people per km². Atchison is located at 39.5631°N, 95.1216°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66002.
Atchison rises from the western bluffs of the Missouri River, a sentinel overlooking the broad, sweeping plains of northeastern Kansas. It lies 20.4 miles south-west of St. Joseph, MO (from St. Joseph, MO: bearing 226°T), and is situated 15.7 miles north-west of Weston. Its streets, some still bearing the proud, slightly worn architecture of a bygone era, climb and descend with the natural contours of the land, offering glimpses of the vast, sky-painted horizon between buildings. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of damp earth and distant fields, a constant reminder of the agricultural heartland that surrounds and sustains Atchison. The river, a powerful, sinuous artery, defines the eastern edge of the county, its wide, muddy expanse reflecting the ever-changing moods of the sky, from the pale wash of dawn to the fiery blush of sunset. This is a place where history whispers from the brickwork and echoes in the quiet hum of daily life. Atchison, a vital hub during the westward expansion, served as a crucial gateway, its riverport bustling with steamboats carrying pioneers and supplies. The legacy of those ambitious days is still palpable, particularly in the grand Victorian homes that dot the hillsides, testaments to the fortunes once made and lost along the river trade. The local economy, while diversified, still retains strong ties to agriculture and manufacturing, with the fertile bottomlands yielding abundant crops. A notable landmark, the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum, draws visitors and dreamers alike, a poignant reminder of the courage and daring that have emerged from this Kansas soil. The pace of life in Atchison is measured, allowing for a deep appreciation of the enduring character of this river town.
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About This Atchison Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Atchison, Kansas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Atchison and Atchison County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Atchison is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Atchison is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
